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Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Nov 10, 2025 12:09 AM IST

Top colleges in India include Anant National University, IMT Ghaziabad, Apeejay Institute of Design (AID), New Delhi, Ghulam Ahmed College of Education, Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), Secunderabad, NIFD Global Borivali, Karnavati University, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Hyderabad-T, Pacific Medical University, Udaipur, CT University (Creanovation Labs) Ludhiana. India has around 21671 colleges, out of these 1563 are government and 15484 are privately owned. Admissions to top colleges in India are mainly based on national-level entrance examinations such as MDU, CEE AMPAI Masters, SPSAT, UPESEAT, PID DAT, PGET, CENTAC, IRMASAT, JIPMER MDS, DU.

Showing 21671 Colleges in India

Anant National University

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC

1,50,000 - 5,00,000
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5 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , CEED , ACPC Admission , GSEB 12th , NATA

Anant National University is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2014, Anant National University offers 9 programs such as MA, PhD, B.Des, M.Arch, B.Arch in multiple specializations. Anant National University fees range from INR 1,50,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 15320+ students

IMT Ghaziabad

4.5
(79 Reviews)
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NBA
...+5 SAQS , AACSB , AIU , ISO , AICTE

9,40,000
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17.4 Lacs
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UGC NET Exams
...+2 XAT , CAT

IMT Ghaziabad is a Private Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1980, IMT Ghaziabad offers 3 programs such as Executive PGDM, PGDM, PGD in multiple specializations. IMT Ghaziabad fees range from INR 9,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 387+ students

Apeejay Institute of Design (AID), New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi
Private

1,22,000 - 2,00,000
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6 Lacs
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Apeejay Institute of Design (AID), New Delhi is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1991, Apeejay Institute of Design (AID), New Delhi offers 4 programs such as MA, B.Des, PGD, Diploma in multiple specializations. Apeejay Institute of Design (AID), New Delhi fees range from INR 1,22,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 572+ students

Ghulam Ahmed College of Education

Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

TSBIE Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TSEdCET

Ghulam Ahmed College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1985, Ghulam Ahmed College of Education offers 3 programs such as M.Ed, B.Ed, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 78+ students

Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), Secunderabad

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Secunderabad, Telangana
Private
DCI
...+2 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare , NAAC

2,90,625 - 4,91,875
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Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), Secunderabad is a Private Institute, located in Secunderabad, Telangana. Established in 2001, Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), Secunderabad offers 2 programs such as BDS, MDS in multiple specializations. Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), Secunderabad fees range from INR 2,90,625 - INR 4,91,875. Read More

Shortlisted by 270+ students

NIFD Global Borivali

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

2,00,810 - 2,59,540
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

NIFD Global Borivali is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2017, NIFD Global Borivali offers 5 programs such as B.Voc, Diploma, B.Des, M.Voc, Certificate in multiple specializations. NIFD Global Borivali fees range from INR 2,00,810 - INR 2,59,540. Read More

Shortlisted by 12752+ students

Karnavati University

4.3
(71 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

55,000 - 2,80,000
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7.5 Lacs
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AILET Exams
...+4 KUAT , LSAT-India , CLAT , LSAT

Karnavati University is a Private University, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Established in 2017, Karnavati University offers 11 programs such as B.Com, PhD, BBA+LLB, BSc, BBA in multiple specializations. Karnavati University fees range from INR 55,000 - INR 2,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 61398+ students

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Hyderabad-T

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private Unaided
IGNOU

40,000 - 1,88,000
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3.4 Lacs
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International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Hyderabad-T is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2005, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Hyderabad-T offers 8 programs such as BTHM, BA, BFA, B.Sc(Hons), Diploma in multiple specializations. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Hyderabad-T fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 1,88,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 13379+ students

Pacific Medical University, Udaipur

3.5
(6 Reviews)
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+1 MCI

RBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Pacific Medical University, Udaipur is a Private Institute, located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2014, Pacific Medical University, Udaipur offers 9 programs such as MSc, GNM, MPT, Diploma, BDS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 447+ students

CT University (Creanovation Labs) Ludhiana

Ludhiana, Punjab
Private

1,00,000 - 1,45,000
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4 Lacs
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CT University (Creanovation Labs) Ludhiana is a Private Institute, located in Ludhiana, Punjab. Established in 1990, CT University (Creanovation Labs) Ludhiana offers 3 programs such as BCA, B.Tech, BBA in multiple specializations. CT University (Creanovation Labs) Ludhiana fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 1,45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 97+ students

QMC Chennai

4.4
(14 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

QMC Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1914, QMC Chennai offers 8 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, B.Com, PhD in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 1400+ students

Raipur Institute of Medical Science

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private Unaided
Medical Co

18,00,000 - 25,50,000
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NEET PG Exams

Raipur Institute of Medical Science is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2012, Raipur Institute of Medical Science offers 6 programs such as MS (Surgery), GNM, BSc, MD, MS in multiple specializations. Raipur Institute of Medical Science fees range from INR 18,00,000 - INR 25,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 161+ students

NIT Delhi

4.6
(9 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
UGC
...+4 AICTE , MHRD , Government of India , NAAC

29,800 - 5,00,000
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17.7 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 UGC NET , CCMT , CSIR-UGC , NIMCET , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

NIT Delhi is a Public Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 2010, NIT Delhi offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple specializations. NIT Delhi fees range from INR 29,800 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1052+ students

IHMCT Pune

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

70,000 - 1,30,000
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IHMCT Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1992, IHMCT Pune offers 4 programs such as BHMCT, B.M.M., BHM, BSc in multiple specializations. IHMCT Pune fees range from INR 70,000 - INR 1,30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 5340+ students

ATM Global Business School

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE

75,000 - 1,75,000
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7.5 Lacs
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ATM Global Business School is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1999, ATM Global Business School offers 7 programs such as MCA, B.Com, BBA, BBM, BCA in multiple specializations. ATM Global Business School fees range from INR 75,000 - INR 1,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 68+ students

Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan's Smt. Surajba College of Education

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan's Smt. Surajba College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1969, Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan's Smt. Surajba College of Education offers 2 programs such as B.Ed, Certificate in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Karimpur Pannadevi College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Nadia, West Bengal
Local Body
UGC

300 - 660
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Karimpur Pannadevi College is a Local Body Institute, located in Nadia, West Bengal. Established in 1968, Karimpur Pannadevi College offers 3 programs such as B.Com, BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Karimpur Pannadevi College fees range from INR 300 - INR 660. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Oriental University Indore

4.3
(74 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private (State University)
UGC
...+4 BCI , PCI , NCTE , ISO

20,000 - 95,000
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80 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
MPBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , CAT , MAT , CLAT , JEE Main

Oriental University Indore is a Private (State University) University, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2011, Oriental University Indore offers 22 programs such as MBA, BA, MSc, M.Pharm, LLB in multiple specializations. Oriental University Indore fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 95,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 147336+ students

Poornima University

4.1
(28 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

30,000 - 2,35,000
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GATE Exams
...+6 NCHMCT JEE , SLAT , CBSE 12th , NATA , CSIR NET , RBSE 12th

Poornima University is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2012, Poornima University offers 15 programs such as B.Voc, Diploma, B.Com, M.Tech+PhD, PhD in multiple specializations. Poornima University fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 2,35,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2366+ students

AND Academy

3.5
(22 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private

60,000 - 2,20,000
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AND Academy is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 2022, AND Academy offers 3 programs such as PGD, Certificate, Diploma in multiple specializations. AND Academy fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3217+ students

MAAC Malviya Nagar

4.0
(4 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi

MAAC Malviya Nagar is a None Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1986, MAAC Malviya Nagar offers 1 programs such as Certificate in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 1380+ students

Artemisia College of Art & Design (ACAD ), Indore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC

40,000 - 1,50,000
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Artemisia College of Art & Design (ACAD ), Indore is a Private Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2015, Artemisia College of Art & Design (ACAD ), Indore offers 4 programs such as B.Des, BFA, Certificate, Diploma in multiple specializations. Artemisia College of Art & Design (ACAD ), Indore fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 1,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 12961+ students

International School of Hospitality Management, Kolkata

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
ISO
...+1 MGU

90,667 - 1,77,000
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2.5 Lacs
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GMAT Exams
...+5 CMAT , CAT , NCHM JEE , MAT , XAT

International School of Hospitality Management, Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2011, International School of Hospitality Management, Kolkata offers 10 programs such as BBA+PGD, Diploma, MHA, BSc, BBA in multiple specializations. International School of Hospitality Management, Kolkata fees range from INR 90,667 - INR 1,77,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 26249+ students

IIFA Multimedia bangalore

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

75,000 - 2,80,000
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IIFA Multimedia bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1991, IIFA Multimedia bangalore offers 5 programs such as MSc, Diploma, BSc, PGD, BVA in multiple specializations. IIFA Multimedia bangalore fees range from INR 75,000 - INR 2,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4978+ students

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Starex University

3.5
(6 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
BCI
...+1 pci

60,000 - 3,50,000
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HBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Starex University is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2016, Starex University offers 25 programs such as MBA, M.Voc, B.M.M., BA, MSc in multiple specializations. Starex University fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 3,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 57327+ students

Maharaja Agrasen College

3.9
(10 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government Aided
AICTE

70,000
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5.5 Lacs
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DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+3 CUET , DU Science , CBSE 12th

Maharaja Agrasen College is a Government Aided Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1994, Maharaja Agrasen College offers 4 programs such as B.Com, BSc, Diploma, BA in multiple specializations. Maharaja Agrasen College fees range from INR 70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 788+ students

Madras Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

45,000 - 80,000
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2.4 Lacs
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Madras Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1996, Madras Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology offers 6 programs such as Diploma, B.Com, BSc, BBA, MBA in multiple specializations. Madras Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 17688+ students

Deepshikha College of Fashion Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

25,000
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Deepshikha College of Fashion Technology is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2006, Deepshikha College of Fashion Technology offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Deepshikha College of Fashion Technology fees range from INR 25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 82+ students

DCMS Hyderabad

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
Medical Co

23,25,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+1 NEET SS

DCMS Hyderabad is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2000, DCMS Hyderabad offers 7 programs such as MS (Surgery), MCh, Diploma, MD, PGD in multiple specializations. DCMS Hyderabad fees range from INR 23,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 448+ students

Lord Krishna College of Education (LKCE), Ambala

Ambala, Haryana
Private
NCTE

18,400 - 44,000
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Lord Krishna College of Education (LKCE), Ambala is a Private Institute, located in Ambala, Haryana. Established in 2006, Lord Krishna College of Education (LKCE), Ambala offers 2 programs such as B.Ed, Diploma in multiple specializations. Lord Krishna College of Education (LKCE), Ambala fees range from INR 18,400 - INR 44,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

FAQs

Which are the top 10 private engineering colleges in India in 2025?

The leading private engineering colleges include BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, SRM University, Manipal Institute of Technology, Amity University, Shiv Nadar University, IIIT Hyderabad (deemed private), PES University, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, and UPES Dehradun. These colleges offer strong industry connections and placements

What is the rank of Indian universities in the world in 2025?

In global rankings, IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, and IIT Delhi feature in the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings 2025. IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur follow closely. These institutions are globally recognized for research and STEM education.

Which are the top 10 universities in India in 2025?

As of 2025, top Indian universities include IIT Madras, IISc Bangalore, IIT Delhi, JNU, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Delhi University, University of Hyderabad, Jamia Millia Islamia, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and Manipal Academy of Higher Education. These are evaluated on academics, research, and innovation.

What are the best government colleges in India in 2025?

Government-run top institutions include IITs (like IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay), IIMs (such as IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore), AIIMS New Delhi, JNU, IISc Bangalore, and NITs like NIT Trichy and NIT Surathkal. These institutions are known for quality education and national prestige.

Which are the top private colleges in India in 2025?

Top private colleges across India include BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Amity University Noida, Manipal Institute of Technology, Ashoka University, Shiv Nadar University, and Symbiosis Pune. These colleges perform well in engineering, science, liberal arts, and business.

What are the top engineering colleges in India in 2025?

The top engineering colleges for 2025 are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, NIT Trichy, IIIT Hyderabad, BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, and BITS Pilani Hyderabad. IITs dominate for government institutes, while BITS and IIITs lead the private list.

Which are the top colleges in Delhi in India 2025?

Top Delhi-based institutions in 2025 include IIT Delhi, AIIMS Delhi, Delhi University (especially colleges like St Stephens and Miranda House), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), and Jamia Millia Islamia. These are consistently ranked high across engineering, medical, and liberal arts streams.

Top Colleges in India 2026

Showing 21671 Colleges in India

1,50,000 - 5,00,000

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GATE Exams

9,40,000

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UGC NET Exams

1,22,000 - 2,00,000

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TSBIE Exams

2,90,625 - 4,91,875

2,00,810 - 2,59,540

Maharashtra HSC Exams

55,000 - 2,80,000

Highest Package

AILET Exams

40,000 - 1,88,000

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RBSE 12th Exams

1,00,000 - 1,45,000

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Tamilnadu 12th Exams

18,00,000 - 25,50,000

NEET PG Exams

29,800 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

70,000 - 1,30,000

75,000 - 1,75,000

Avg Package

300 - 660

WBCHSE Exams

20,000 - 95,000

Highest Package

MPBSE 12th Exams

30,000 - 2,35,000

GATE Exams

60,000 - 2,20,000

40,000 - 1,50,000

90,667 - 1,77,000

Highest Package

GMAT Exams

75,000 - 2,80,000

60,000 - 3,50,000

HBSE 12th Exams

70,000

Avg Package

DU Arts & Commerce Exams

45,000 - 80,000

Avg Package

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

25,000

23,25,000

NEET PG Exams

18,400 - 44,000

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